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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,596.29, 243,701.58 and 96,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,596.29, 243,701.58 and 96,023.88 is: 132,512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,596.29 : 243,701.58 = 96,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,596.29/243,701.58 = 96,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,596.29x = 243,701.58 × 96,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,596.29x = 23,401,171,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401,171,273.73/176,596.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,512.25

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